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Contrasting with the dark exterior and
previously severe living spaces, the interi-
ors are now filled with natural light thanks
to the oak floors and bright walls. The soft
color palette comprises touches of sandy
hues and green-gray tones throughout.
In the living room, the pink onyx coffee
table (which was acquired from the estate
of Puerto Rican actress Miriam Colón,
known for her role in "Scarface") was the
starting point for the rest of the decoration.
The custom sofa, Rag chair and ottoman
by Bernt Petersen and the Soufflé swivel
chair by Steve Chase are invitations to sit
comfortably in a tranquil atmosphere. A
hand-knotted area rug, lamps by Visual
Comfort and Laurel Lamp Co., as well as
the artwork by Tom Bostelle complement
the ambience. In the dining room adorned
in bolder colors, the vintage walnut leg
and boucle upholstered dining chairs by
Directional surround the Milo Baughman
burl wood dining table.
Artworks by Suzanne Auber, John Axton,
Sasha Meret, Richard Royce and Richard
Roberts, among others, bring even more
personality to the home furnished with
many midcentury pieces.
"The home itself was my biggest source
of inspiration," says Schafer. "I wanted to
respect the family history of the previous
homeowners (who had lived there for 45
years) while paying tribute to the archi-
tect's work."
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kitchen that was originally fully closed from
the dining and living rooms. During the
renovation, two portals were opened into
the main foyer and dining area to create
connection and transform the kitchen into
a more dynamic and lively space.
Drawing inspiration from the work of
Richard Neutra, the central glass atrium
evokes the West Coast midcentury
aesthetic and was one of the elements
that convinced Schafer to purchase the
property. It has since become the family's
favorite part of the house.
